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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Federal Government to prosecute the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its suspended Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over the botched naira swap policy. Many Nigerians were subjected to an excruciating experience early in the year, no thanks to the naira scarcity that resulted […]
Continue ReadingA video has surfaced on the internet showing the ward chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Arigidi, in Akoko North West, Olumide Awolumate, assaulting Dr. Bunmi Osadahun, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. It was gathered that Osadahun was also attacked by other leaders of the party over the distribution of […]
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The Congo Brazzaville Government headed by President Denis Sassou Nguesso has denied rumours of a coup attempt against his government. On Sunday, several social media accounts claimed a coup attempt was ongoing in the country while the president was away. But the country’s Minister of Communication and Media, Thierry Moungalla, hurriedly debunked it via his […]
Continue ReadingOsun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the communal clash between Ilobu amd Ifon communities, imposing curfew on the affected communities to enforce law and order. The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi reads as follows: “This is to inform the public that the […]
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Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on patrol along the Aba-Owerri Expressway have intercepted five pregnant teenage girls suspected to be victims of child trafficking. It was gathered that the victims were picked up while being relocated from their hideout in the Naze area of Owerri to the Ikenegbu area of the […]
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Amid the controversy surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the late musician was not poisoned in its custody. After Mohbad’s death last Tuesday in an unclear circumstance, a video emerged showing the 27-year-old artiste crying on a hospital bed. Shortly after, some Nigerians accused […]
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The Zamfara State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has fixed Monday 18th September 2023 to deliver Judgement. The tribunal is set to deliver its verdict on the petition filed by the former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle challenging the validity of the election that brought in Dauda Lawal as the governor of […]
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate. Tinubu also nominated Mr. Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth, pending confirmation by the Senate. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on […]
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In a new twist to counter ECOWAS, three West African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all under military junta, have signed a security pact promising to come to the aid of each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression. The three countries are struggling to contain insurgents linked to al […]
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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has approved the appointment of 136 Special Assistants. This development was confirmed in a statement by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere. According to the statement, those appointed are the first batch of aides whose portfolios would be communicated through their respective Local Government Councils. […]
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